Is Who Do You Think You Are? coming back?
Who Do You Think You Are? (2008–present) — family · history on SBS
The answer: Yes — returns tomorrow.
Next episode · S17E03 · "Essie Davis" · on SBS
17seasons
124episodes
2upcoming
7.5/ 10
About Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are? is currently returning from a hiatus on SBS; the next episode airs on 2026-05-12.
The show is a family and history series that first premiered in 2008. It follows well-known Australians as they explore their family histories, uncovering secrets from the past and connecting personal stories to broader national narratives. Each episode takes viewers on journeys across Australia and around the world, revealing stories involving adultery, madness, children born out of wedlock, and royal scandals. These investigations highlight how individual ancestors have shaped both personal identities and the multicultural fabric of Australia.
The series has featured a variety of celebrity guests, with Richard Mellick serving as the narrator. It has a runtime of 60 minutes per episode and holds a rating of 7.5 on TVMaze. Over the years, it has produced multiple seasons, with the most recent season beginning in May 2026.
Who Do You Think You Are? episode schedule
2 upcoming · 122 aired . Next episode: May 26, 2026.
Upcoming · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | S17·E3 | Essie Davis |
| June 2, 2026 | S17·E4 | Aaron Pedersen |
Aired · 122
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | S17·E2 | Guy Sebastian |
| May 12, 2026 | S17·E1 | Bruce McAvaney |
| July 1, 2025 | S16·E8 | Matthew Nable |
| June 24, 2025 | S16·E7 | Marc Fennell |
| June 17, 2025 | S16·E6 | Camilla Franks |
| June 10, 2025 | S16·E5 | Tom Gleeson |
| June 3, 2025 | S16·E4 | Gina Chick |
| May 27, 2025 | S16·E3 | Mark Coles Smith |
| May 20, 2025 | S16·E2 | Patrick Brammall |
| May 13, 2025 | S16·E1 | Claudia Karvan |
| June 25, 2024 | S15·E8 | Heather Ewart |
| June 18, 2024 | S15·E7 | Stephen Curry |
| June 11, 2024 | S15·E6 | Melissa Doyle |
| June 4, 2024 | S15·E5 | Pat Rafter |
| May 28, 2024 | S15·E4 | Wayne Blair |
| May 21, 2024 | S15·E3 | Kathy Lette |
| May 14, 2024 | S15·E2 | Miranda Otto |
| May 7, 2024 | S15·E1 | Manu Feildel |
| June 20, 2023 | S14·E8 | John Waters |
| June 13, 2023 | S14·E7 | Kerry Armstrong |
| June 6, 2023 | S14·E6 | Peter Helliar |
| May 30, 2023 | S14·E5 | Stephen Page |
| May 23, 2023 | S14·E4 | Rhonda Burchmore |
| May 16, 2023 | S14·E3 | Derryn Hinch |
| May 9, 2023 | S14·E2 | Jenny Brockie |
| May 2, 2023 | S14·E1 | Barry Humphries |
| August 9, 2022 | S13·E8 | Sandra Sully |
| August 2, 2022 | S13·E7 | Liz Ellis |
| July 26, 2022 | S13·E6 | Chef Matt Moran |
| July 19, 2022 | S13·E5 | Paula Duncan |
Show 92 earlier episodes
| July 12, 2022 | S13·E4 | Dr. Chris Brown |
| July 5, 2022 | S13·E3 | Justin Hodges |
| June 28, 2022 | S13·E2 | Myf Warhurst |
| June 21, 2022 | S13·E1 | Simon Baker |
| July 27, 2021 | S12·E8 | Natalie Bassingthwaighte |
| July 20, 2021 | S12·E7 | Chris Bath |
| July 13, 2021 | S12·E6 | Grant Denyer |
| July 6, 2021 | S12·E5 | Uncle Jack Charles |
| June 29, 2021 | S12·E4 | Jeff Fatt |
| June 22, 2021 | S12·E3 | Denise Drysdale |
| June 15, 2021 | S12·E2 | Malcolm Turnbull |
| June 8, 2021 | S12·E1 | Celia Pacquola |
| July 7, 2020 | S11·E8 | Troy Cassar-Daley |
| June 30, 2020 | S11·E7 | Julie Bishop |
| June 23, 2020 | S11·E6 | Kat Stewart |
| June 16, 2020 | S11·E5 | Denise Scott |
| June 9, 2020 | S11·E4 | Lisa Curry |
| June 2, 2020 | S11·E3 | Cameron Daddo |
| May 26, 2020 | S11·E2 | Bert Newton |
| May 19, 2020 | S11·E1 | Lisa Wilkinson |
| June 18, 2019 | S10·E8 | Rodger Corser |
| June 11, 2019 | S10·E7 | Kerri-Anne Kennerley |
| June 4, 2019 | S10·E6 | Kurt Fearnley |
| May 28, 2019 | S10·E5 | Casey Donovan |
| May 21, 2019 | S10·E4 | Dr Karl Kruszelnicki |
| May 14, 2019 | S10·E3 | Marta Dusseldorp |
| May 7, 2019 | S10·E2 | Jennifer Byrne |
| April 30, 2019 | S10·E1 | Scott Cam |
| June 5, 2018 | S9·E8 | Patti Newton |
| May 29, 2018 | S9·E7 | Ernie Dingo |
| May 22, 2018 | S9·E6 | Todd McKenney |
| May 15, 2018 | S9·E5 | Justine Clarke |
| May 8, 2018 | S9·E4 | John Jarratt |
| May 1, 2018 | S9·E3 | Natalie Imbruglia |
| April 24, 2018 | S9·E2 | Charlie Teo |
| April 17, 2018 | S9·E1 | Noni Hazlehurst |
| November 1, 2016 | S8·E8 | John Newcombe |
| October 25, 2016 | S8·E7 | Jane Turner |
| October 18, 2016 | S8·E6 | Shane Jacobson |
| October 11, 2016 | S8·E5 | Rachel Griffiths |
| October 4, 2016 | S8·E4 | Mal Meninga |
| September 27, 2016 | S8·E3 | Delta Goodrem |
| September 20, 2016 | S8·E2 | Peter Garrett |
| September 13, 2016 | S8·E1 | Julia Morris |
| September 22, 2015 | S7·E8 | Ray Martin |
| September 15, 2015 | S7·E7 | Greig Pickhaver |
| September 8, 2015 | S7·E6 | Peter Rowsthorn |
| September 1, 2015 | S7·E5 | Dawn Fraser |
| August 25, 2015 | S7·E4 | David Wenham |
| August 18, 2015 | S7·E3 | Luke Nguyen |
| August 11, 2015 | S7·E2 | Toni Collette |
| August 4, 2015 | S7·E1 | Geoffrey Rush |
| August 26, 2014 | S6·E8 | Paul McDermott |
| August 19, 2014 | S6·E7 | Lisa McCune |
| August 12, 2014 | S6·E6 | Adam Goodes |
| August 5, 2014 | S6·E5 | Amanda Keller |
| July 29, 2014 | S6·E4 | Richard Roxburgh |
| July 22, 2014 | S6·E3 | Jacki Weaver |
| July 15, 2014 | S6·E2 | Rebecca Gibney |
| July 8, 2014 | S6·E1 | Andrew Denton |
| May 21, 2013 | S5·E8 | John Howard |
| May 14, 2013 | S5·E7 | Rove McManus |
| May 7, 2013 | S5·E6 | Susie Porter |
| April 30, 2013 | S5·E5 | Lex Marinos |
| April 23, 2013 | S5·E4 | Michael Caton |
| April 16, 2013 | S5·E3 | Don Hany |
| April 9, 2013 | S5·E2 | Asher Keddie |
| April 2, 2013 | S5·E1 | Adam Hills |
| May 1, 2012 | S4·E6 | Michael O'Loughlin |
| April 24, 2012 | S4·E5 | John Wood |
| April 17, 2012 | S4·E4 | Vince Colosimo |
| April 10, 2012 | S4·E3 | Melissa George |
| April 3, 2012 | S4·E2 | Kerry O'Brien |
| March 27, 2012 | S4·E1 | Shaun Micallef |
| January 2, 2011 | S3·E6 | Georgie Parker |
| December 26, 2010 | S3·E5 | Paul Mercurio |
| December 19, 2010 | S3·E4 | Shane Bourne |
| December 12, 2010 | S3·E3 | Tina Arena |
| December 5, 2010 | S3·E2 | Rod Marsh |
| November 28, 2010 | S3·E1 | Magda Szubanski |
| November 1, 2009 | S2·E6 | John Butler |
| October 25, 2009 | S2·E5 | Maggie Beer |
| October 18, 2009 | S2·E4 | Christine Anu |
| October 11, 2009 | S2·E3 | Ben Mendelsohn |
| October 4, 2009 | S2·E2 | Sigrid Thornton |
| September 27, 2009 | S2·E1 | Ron Barassi |
| February 17, 2008 | S1·E6 | Ita Buttrose |
| February 10, 2008 | S1·E5 | Dennis Cometti |
| February 3, 2008 | S1·E4 | Catherine Freeman |
| January 27, 2008 | S1·E3 | Geoffrey Robertson |
| January 20, 2008 | S1·E2 | Kate Ceberano |
| January 13, 2008 | S1·E1 | Jack Thompson |